Forestville, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Forestville, in the Northern Beaches Council local government area.
| Locality | Forestville |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Northern Beaches Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.76079 |
| Longitude | 151.21325 |
| Population | 8,185 |
| Density | 1843.5 /km² |
| Area | 4.4 km² |
| Elevation | 110 m |
| Postcode | 2087 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 12 km north |
Forestville is a locality in the Northern Beaches Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 8,185. The locality covers an area of 4.4 km², giving a population density of about 1843.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 110 m above sea level. It lies approximately 12 km north of Sydney. Forestville is located at 33.7608°S, 151.2132°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2087.
Forestville breathes a verdant quietude, a neighbourhood where the dense, native bushland spills right to the edges of suburban streets. It lies 4.9 km north-east of Chatswood, NSW (from Chatswood, NSW: bearing 37°T), and is situated 11.9 km north of Sydney. The terrain here is a study in gentle slopes and hollows, carved by water over millennia, leading down to the glistening waters of the nearby harbour. Sunlight filters through the canopy of gum trees, casting shifting patterns of emerald and gold onto the leaf-strewn ground, and the air carries the faint, sweet scent of eucalyptus, a constant reminder of the wildness that presses in. Birdsong is the dominant soundtrack, a chorus of kookaburras' laughter and the melodic calls of rosellas, punctuating the hum of distant traffic.
This pocket of the Northern Beaches has long been shaped by its proximity to the water and its forested heart. Early European settlers found the rich, fertile soil and abundant timber appealing, and remnants of that pioneering spirit can still be felt in the relaxed pace of life. While its economy has transitioned from timber milling to a more suburban residential character, the connection to the natural environment remains strong, influencing everything from local recreation to the very aesthetic of Forestville. Families here often enjoy bushwalking trails that snake through the surrounding reserves, and the nearby waterways offer opportunities for kayaking and sailing, fostering a sense of community deeply intertwined with the landscape.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Forestville, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Forestville, in the Northern Beaches Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Forestville includes the postcode (2087), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Northern Beaches Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Forestville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |